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February 2006
Exhibit R-2, RDT&E Project Justification
OPERATIONAL TEST AND EVALUATION, DEFENSE (0460)
BUDGET ACTIVITY SIX
Cost ($ In Millions)
PE 0605118D8Z
FY 2005
FY 2006
43.159
43.162
FY 2007*
OPERATIONAL TEST AND EVALUATION (OT&E)
PROGRAM ELEMENT (PE) 0605118D8Z
FY 2008*
FY 2009*
FY 2010*
FY 2011*
*Funds for FY 2007 through 2011 will be found in PE 0605118OTE. The administrative change to the Program Elements in
the Operational Test and Evaluation, Defense appropriation was necessary to reflect changes brought about by the June 7,
1999 disestablishment of the Director, Test, Systems Engineering and Evaluation and the subsequent realignment of programs
and responsibilities to the Director, Operational Test and Evaluation.
A.
(U) MISSION DESCRIPTION AND BUDGET ITEM JUSTIFICATION
The Director of Operational Test and Evaluation (DOT&E) is responsible under Title 10 for policy and procedures for all
aspects of operational test and evaluation within the Department of Defense (DoD), with particular focus on OT&E that supports
major weapon system production decisions. Generally, there are over 250 programs and Advanced Concept Technology
Demonstrations (ACTD) on the DOT&E oversight list including 79 Major Defense Acquisition Programs (MDAPs). These MDAPs
may not proceed beyond low-rate initial production (BLRIP) until OT&E of the program is complete. DOT&E must be involved
early in the planning phase of each program to ensure adequate testing and satisfactory progress. Key elements of the DOT&E's
oversight authority include:
The approval of component test and evaluation master plans (TEMPS) for adequacy.
The approval of component OT&E Test Plans (TPs) for adequacy.
The observation of preparation and conduct of field operational tests; analysis, evaluation, and assessment of the
adequacy of OT&E; and the operational effectiveness and suitability of the weapon system.
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Reporting results of OT&E that supports BLRIP decisions to the Secretary of Defense and Congress, as well as an
annual report summarizing all OT&E activities, addressing the adequacy of test resources within DoD during the
previous fiscal year.
DOT&E also oversees and resources OT&E community efforts to plan and execute joint operational evaluations of
information assurance and interoperability of fielded systems during major combatant command and Service exercises, and reports
trends and findings in the annual report.
This PE includes funds to obtain Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) support in performing the
described tasks as well as travel funds to carry out oversight of the OT&E program.
This Research Category 6.5 PE supports management activities for DOT&E for oversight of operational test and evaluation of
the Department’s weapon systems.
Accomplishments/Planned Program:
FY 2005 Accomplishments:
Operational Test and Evaluation Oversight
Key elements of DOT&E’s oversight authority, as described under MISSION DESCRIPTION AND BUDGET ITEM
JUSTIFICATION, were conducted, as applicable for Programs identified in the DOT&E FY 2005 Annual Report
issued in January 2006.
Information Assurance and Interoperability Evaluations:
Evaluations were performed in conjunction with approximately 20 combatant command and service exercises. Full
assessment of warfighter responses to computer network attack (ability to protect, detect, react, and restore) was
captured in selected events. Portrayal of advanced threats was initiated in selected events. Interoperability metrics and
evaluations have matured, and proof-of-concept interoperability assessments were performed in four events. FY 2005
information assurance evaluations included trend analyses compared with FY 2004 results, where available.
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FY 2006 Plans:
Operational Test and Evaluation Oversight
Key elements of DOT&E’s oversight authority, as described under MISSION DESCRIPTION AND BUDGET ITEM
JUSTIFICATION, will be conducted, as applicable for Programs identified in the DOT&E FY 2005 Annual Report
issued in January 2006.
Information Assurance and Interoperability Evaluations:
Will continue to execute and expand this effort across approximately 25 combatant command and service exercises.
Full assessment of warfighter responses to computer network attack (ability to protect, detect, react, and restore) will be
captured in most events. Portrayal of advanced threats will be included in four to six events, and evaluation support to
development of enhanced defensive tactics, techniques, and procedures will be provided. FY 2006 information
assurance evaluations will include trend analyses compared with FY 2004 and FY 2005 results, both within and across
combatant commands. Interoperability evaluation trends will be identified.
FY 2007 Plans:
- Please see Operational Test and Evaluation, Program Element 0605118OTE
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B.
(U) PROGRAM CHANGE SUMMARY
($ in Millions)
FY 2005
FY 2006
FY 2006 President's Budget
43.159
43.928
FY 2007 President’s Budget
43.159
43.162
FY 2007*
Total Adjustments
Congressional program reductions
.766
Congressional rescissions
Congressional increases
Fiscal Guidance Adjustments
Inflation Adjustment
Reprogramming
C.
(U) OTHER PROGRAM FUNDING: NA
D.
(U) PERFORMANCE METRICS
Percentage of required operational test planning documents, assessments, and reports applicable to acquisition
programs on the OSD Test and Evaluation Oversight List and other special interest programs/legacy systems that are completed and
delivered to the appropriate decision makers on time.
Please see PE 0605118OTE for Performance Metrics discussion for FY 2005 actuals and discussion.
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